Education reforms and teachers' unions

"The last decade of the twentieth century and the beginnings of the new millennium have witnessed a number of conflicts over education reform between teachers' unions and governments in several Latin American countries. This volume analyzes these reforms along with looking closely at the role played by teachers' unions in the region. It highlights various grievances of the unions, especially in their opposition to decentralization and privatization. The book examines those cases of successful negotiations that can serve as benchmarks for future reference in education reform. Finally, it sets forth lessons for education policy based on alliances forged between unions and governments in implementing reform." -- Publisher's description